Boy · #12,490 in 2026

Lamark

Name: Popularity of the name Lamark in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lamark, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,490

Peak Rank

#1,771 (1972)

Total Babies

490

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1957

First Year

2009

Last Year

1972

Peak Year

#1771

Peak Rank

490

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lamark

Lamark first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1957, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 25 Lamarks were born — ranking #1,771 that year. As of 2026, Lamark ranks #12,490 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 490 Lamarks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Lamark

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lamark is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Lamarck
Lamar
Lanark
Lamarr
Lemar
Lamech
Lamarre
Llamar
Lemaire
Lamarche
Lamars
Lamarca

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lamark

What does the name Lamark mean?

Lamark is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1957. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lamark in 2026?

In 2026, Lamark ranks #12,490 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lamark most popular?

Lamark reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #1,771 that year with 25 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Lamark most popular?

Lamark has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lamark.

Is Lamark a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lamark is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Lamark?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lamark include Pinkney, Posey, Ovila. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lamark

Lamark is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1957 and has accumulated 490 births in the dataset. Lamark's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #1,771. Use the chart and map above to compare Lamark's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.